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Blessie murder-accused in court: Name remains suppressed

18 Jun, 2014 10:31am

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The man accused of murdering Auckland woman Blessie Gotingco will keep his name secret for now. During his appearance this morning around 20 members of Blessie's family and supporters held a silent protest outside. They held placards reading "Justice for Blessie"and "Shame on the judicial system". Blessie's husband Antonio Gotingco held a large framed photo of his wife.

The man accused of murdering Auckland woman Blessie Gotingco will keep his name secret for now. During his appearance this morning around 20 members of Blessie's family and supporters held a silent protest outside. They held placards reading "Justice for Blessie"and "Shame on the judicial system". Blessie's husband Antonio Gotingco held a large framed photo of his wife.

The man did not enter a plea today but Justice Brewer scheduled a three-week trial for March next year.

The suppression order lasts until then.

The man will next appear for a pre-trial hearing in August.

Mrs Gotingco, a 56-year-old mother of three, was last seen leaving her workplace, Tower Insurance, about 7pm on May 24.

She took a bus from Lower Albert St to Birkdale Rd and it is thought she was walking the short distance home when she encountered her alleged attacker.